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Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home | Staffordshire

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: ST1, Ford Green, Stoke-on-Trent

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home | Staffordshire | £13.50–£16.50/hour

🌟 Join a Newly Opening Home and Make 2026 the Year You Make a Real Difference!

About the Role:
Optima Plus Recruitment is proudly recruiting on behalf of a valued client for dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join a newly opening children’s home in Staffordshire.

You’ll be supporting children and young people aged 5–18 in a high-quality residential setting, helping those who have experienced trauma, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or additional learning needs to build brighter futures. This is a rewarding and varied role, perfect for someone who is caring, resilient, and passionate about making a genuine difference.

Please note: We are unable to provide Certificates of Sponsorship (COS).

Key Responsibilities:

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    Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive home environment.

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    Provide emotional, practical, and personal support, promoting independence and wellbeing.

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    Support young people in daily routines and community activities, encouraging social and emotional development.

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    Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

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    Work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver consistent, trauma-informed care.

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    Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour with empathy and professionalism.

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    Build trusting, supportive relationships to promote confidence and self-esteem.

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    Demonstrate understanding of Ofsted regulations and quality standards for children’s homes.

What We’re Looking For:

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    Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care with 6+ months UK-based social care experience (essential).

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    Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred).

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    Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (preferred).

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    Right to work in the UK (essential – no COS available).

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    Caring, honest, and hardworking attitude, with a genuine commitment to improving the lives of young people.

What You’ll Get:

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    Competitive pay: £13.50–£16.50/hour, based on experience and qualifications.

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    Flexible working patterns – 12-hour shifts, including days, waking nights, and weekends.

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    Free online training and professional development opportunities.

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    Supportive and inclusive working environment with opportunities to build a long-term career.

About Optima Plus Recruitment:

Optima Plus Recruitment specialises in staffing Residential Children’s Homes (ages 5–18) and Supported Living services across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.

We partner with leading care providers supporting young people with EBD, autism, mental health needs, and learning disabilities. Whether you’re seeking flexible work to suit your lifestyle or aiming to build a long-term career in residential care, Optima Plus Recruitment can help you find the perfect fit.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and share our values of care, integrity, and compassion, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making an impact where it matters most!

Equal Opportunities Statement:

Optima Plus Recruitment is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, individuals with disabilities, and those with lived experience relevant to the role

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